Inshore Fishing
The lowdown on Lafitte specks
Lafitte is a popular destination for anglers across the coast because it’s so close for many fishermen, particularly for those who reside in New Orleans.[…]
News Breaker
Deer of the Year
Case of mistaken identity in Vernon Parish results in 13-point buck
Hunting in a heavy fog the morning of Oct. 13, Shane Rachal, shot what he thought was a big 11-point buck his trail cameras had identified since summer.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Sun-fade soft plastic lures to create slight color variations
Anglers have always tweaked their factory-made lures in their zeal to become more successful on the water — customizing them with upgraded treble hooks, scented dyes, additional “artwork” and thousands of other minor modifications in an attempt to catch more fish.[…]
Coastal Projects
2017 Coastal Master Plan preview meeting set for next Tuesday in Gonzales
Sediment diversions. Dredging. Levees. Floodgates.
All of these options and more will likely be mentioned as potential elements of Louisiana’s 2017 Coastal Master Plan, which will be discussed at a meeting next Tuesday evening, Oct. 25, at Cabela’s in Gonzales.[…]
General
Former LDWF secretary refutes alleged misappropriation of BP funds
Robert Barham is no longer biting his tongue.
The former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said he’s now willing to talk publicly about a pending report from the state legislative auditor’s office concerning alleged misappropriation of BP funds at the LDWF in the wake of the 2010 oil spill disaster. […]
Deer of the Year
West Monroe hunter arrows 10-pointer in Ouachita Parish
About three weeks before bow season opened, Daniel Murray started getting trail camera pictures of a nice 10-point buck on a small wooded patch of property he hunts in Ouachita Parish. […]
Deer Hunting
Until the rut kicks in, keep calling, rattling low key
Rattling during the pre-rut should be understated; you’re just trying to get a traveling buck’s attention, not bring him in for a fight.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Mississippi proposes trout fishing closure January through March
Mississippi speckled trout anglers will have to make alternate plans during the first months of 2017, if a proposal by the state’s Commission of Marine Resources today is approved.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Oystermen plead guilty to illegal harvest in Terrebonne Parish
Four oystermen pleaded guilty last week to harvesting oysters from a private lease without permission in 32nd Judicial District Court in Terrebonne Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Deer Hunting
Scout by ear when acorns fall
Most deer hunters scout with their eyes — either watching through binoculars, looking over trail-camera photos or actually in the woods, searching for deer sign.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Hopedale fishing curve balls
Leave it to Capt. Charlie Thomason to march to a different drummer.
When I called the veteran captain looking for some Biloxi Marsh fishing tips, I received an unexpected answer.[…]
Deer of the Year
Cut Off hunter downs 13-point Mississippi brute
As the old saying goes, ‘If at first you don’t succeed, try – try – try again.’[…]
Deer Hunting
Two Rapides Parish men cited for alleged deer hunting violations
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two Otis men for alleged deer hunting violations in Vernon Parish on Thursday, according to a news release.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Elmer’s Island to close for one week starting Oct. 24
Elmer’s Island and its access road will close for seven days starting on Monday, Oct. 24, for another construction project, according to a news release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout bite on fire out of Dularge
Capt. Tommy Pellegrin said the speckled trout bite right now out of Dularge is tough to beat, with fish steadily coming over the gunnels two at a time on double-rigged soft plastics.[…]
Coastal Projects
Combining diversions, dredging could increase land-building efficiency
For several years, people in the coastal restoration community have debated whether the state should rebuild its sinking, crumbling wetlands with massive river diversions or by pumping mud from the river into the marsh.[…]